CFO sent out a memo saying we, as a company, need to start leveraging AI better. No further information on how to do this or why using AI is so important. I guess I don't get the point of this request, what am I missing? Because I'm just sitting here feeling confused and weirdly icky.

being in public accounting feels like being in an abusive relationship

Big 4 salaries come with big burnout risks. I'm currently at Deloitte, and I'm running on fumes. However, I'm too afraid to take a step back or take time off because I never know when layoffs will hit and I don't want to be seen as weak. So I keep pushing myself. How do you guys work yourself to the point of exhaustion and yet avoid burnout?

Has anyone taken a mental health/stress leave and are they paid? I am suffering but can’t afford not having a paycheck.

Ever feel like unemployment almost sounds better when your job pays barely more than the benefits, except with 10x the stress? Makes you wonder what the easiest way to get fired would be. Burn through PTO? Stop caring?